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Group Michelin and Continental A.G., together with a French software developer, are working together to develop a technological solution for mapping sustainability practices in the natural rubber supply chain.

Slowdown ahead for China rubber

Sep 13, 2019

Revenue generated by China's rubber industry was essentially unchanged last year versus 2017, at $105 billion, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics. The value of exports rose 4.4% to $23 billion.

Supermax allocates RM1.13b to double capacity by mid-2024

Sep 06, 2019

Supermax Corp Bhd has earmarked RM1.13 billion in capital expenditure (capex) to double its production capacity by mid-2024.
The glove maker aims to raise its production to 44.06 billion pieces per year, from 21.75 billion pieces as at end Dec 31, 2018.
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Tokyo rubber hits nine-month low

Aug 27, 2019

Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures hit a nine-month low on Monday, after trade war between the United States and China escalated over the weekend, fuelling concerns about the global economy. The benchmark TOCOM rubber contract for January delivery fini